Stamping an AR Lower Receiver

[rviray]

I was wondering if anyone here has tried to Stamp their AR lower with their NFA SBS or SBR information. I'm looking to see if there was a stamp set that you used that worked pretty well for you. I have the HF ones and they suck at it on my lower blank. I know that Laser Engraving is better, but everyone that I used in the past and was suggested in another thread here, doesn't do it anymore. The only I found is Drunk Irish, but their turn around is a week. So I figured Stamping may be a better route, since I would miss her too much and I'm a cheap bastard.

 

[DAS HUGH!]

I was wondering if anyone here has tried to Stamp their AR lower with their NFA SBS or SBR information. I'm looking to see if there was a stamp set that you used that worked pretty well for you. I have the HF ones and they suck at it on my lower blank. I know that Laser Engraving is better, but everyone that I used in the past and was suggested in another thread here, doesn't do it anymore. The only I found is Drunk Irish, but their turn around is a week. So I figured Stamping may be a better route, since I would miss her too much and I'm a cheap bastard.

Would they allow you to simply use a battery and etch it that way? I see folks do it with fake pony roll marks etc to clone marks on lowers etc and they can get a really deep and clean result.

 

[rviray]

Yeah, I've see that too, it looks messy. My plan B is to use a dremel and engrave that way. Just don't trust my hands to do it right off the bat.

 

[stage20]

The rule used to be .003 deep. A standard engraver I don't believe will do it.
Week is not a bad turn around. Get it done on the bottom of the magwell and it won't be an eye sore.

 

[Bowhntr6pt]

I thought about using some stamping punches I have to do a couple of my lowers but quickly realized it would look like crap.

 

[rviray]

The rule used to be .003 deep. A standard engraver I don't believe will do it.
Week is not a bad turn around. Get it done on the bottom of the magwell and it won't be an eye sore.

Don't forget about the "Cheap As Hell" part...lol. I've had stuff laser engraved before, I'm trying to justify a 20w output laser with the wife.

 

[Bowhntr6pt]

I suppose if I were careful and paid attention I could no a good job, this is stamped on my mower...

 

[rviray]

I suppose if I were careful and paid attention I could no a good job, this is stamped on my mower...

Good enough for government work....

 

[Ric-san]

You may be able to have it laser etched…(?). Not 100% sure on requirements.

 

[.22 cents]

Lay 2 pieces of masking tape down to have a straight line between them and stamp it. Id practice on something else first

 

[Bowhntr6pt]

Lay 2 pieces of masking tape down to have a straight line between them and stamp it. Id practice on something else first

Great idea.

ETA- when using the punch set you have to smack it with moderate force... I wonder if repeated impacts like that would cause a slight bend or collapse of the aluminum wall in that area.

 

[rviray]

Working on my blank lower....I think the issue is that I need to fully strip the actual lower and make it more level than what I have. I made a bench block out of a piece of spare 2x4....it's coming out better. I think that I will go over it with a dremel to make it look better. All I need is a depth of .003, which is like a piece of hair,

 

[stage20]

 

[rviray]

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That does look nice....any issues getting scratched up when inserting mags in?

 

[stage20]

That does look nice....any issues getting scratched up when inserting mags in?

Not mine. Just an example of Google. You won't scratch that engraving anymore than the mag does to it blank.

 

[Longtooth]

That does look nice....any issues getting scratched up when inserting mags in?

"Its not a church" - My Grandpa

 

[jettjon]

Is this even a thing if you don't intend to sell?

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[rviray]

Is this even a thing if you don't intend to sell?

Do You Need to Engrave Your Form 1'ed SBR? - The Truth About Guns

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I don't intend to sell, but I don't want to be anywhere close to an ATF considered "noncompliant" weapon. The Form 1 stipulates in instruction number 2K, the requirements on marking the firearm. So, that is what I would do. I wouldn't want to be the one getting questioned by an ATF officer and my agreement start off with ... " on the internet..." lol

 

[G-rat]

the ATF has super strict rules on font size and depth. i wouldn't go messing around and possibly have stamp denied for trying to save a few bucks... jm2c, ymmv.

 

[rviray]

the ATF has super strict rules on font size and depth. i wouldn't go messing around and possibly have stamp denied for trying to save a few bucks... jm2c, ymmv.

Yep...read the ATF GuideBook. At least a min depth of .003 inch and a print size no smaller than 1/16 of an inch. So going bigger on both. Don't want any misunderstandings with the ATF Man.